Summary:
In zip code 33764, there is one middle school, Oak Grove Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Clearwater, Florida, as part of the Pinellas County School District.
Oak Grove Middle School has a total enrollment of 724 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.6. The school shows a striking contrast in academic performance. It excels in Algebra 1, with 76% of students proficient in the most recent year, significantly outperforming both the district and state averages. However, it struggles dramatically in 7th-grade math, where only 16% of students are proficient compared to 53% statewide. This "7th Grade Math Cliff" is the school's most defining feature, suggesting a potential issue with curriculum or instruction at that grade level. Performance in other subjects is mixed, with 8th-grade math proficiency at 62% (above state average) but ELA and science scores generally falling below district and state averages.
A major concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6%, which is notably higher than both the district and state averages. With nearly 59% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite spending $11,237 per student—likely above the state average—the school has consistently earned a 2-star state ranking over the past three years, indicating that current spending is not translating into strong overall academic results. For parents, this data highlights a school with pockets of excellence in advanced math but significant struggles in core subjects, particularly for 7th graders, and a pressing need to address chronic absenteeism.
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